Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Plan each flight by checking weather, fuel, route, aircraft performance and the load of passengers, cargo or equipment before take-off.
Carry out pre-flight checks on the helicopter and report any faults to engineers before the flight.
Fly the helicopter manually and with autopilot, including hovering, low-speed flying and precise landings on helipads, ships, hilltops or confined sites.
Keep radio contact with air traffic control, ground teams and other aircraft, using standard procedures and phraseology.
Handle emergencies such as engine faults, hydraulic failures, bad weather or loss of visual reference, following the checklist and crew procedures.
For medical, rescue or survey flights, coordinate with doctors, paramedics, rescue teams or survey crews and plan the approach to the site.
Complete flight logs, fuel records and incident reports after each duty.
